Top 5 young players to watch in 2021-22 Premier League Season

There is something special about the young guns within the Premier League. The way they parry away the pressure and hurdles put in front of them by the most competitive league in the world is worth a sight.

The English Premier League has been a launchpad for many youngsters who later went ahead and conquered Europe. Cristiano Ronaldo and Cesc Fabregas are prime examples of the same.

It is popularly said that once played in England's top-flight, it gets relatively easy to handle the pressure and the pace in any other league. The EPL is also gifted with fans who welcome their young starlets as much as any veteran.

The faith put by English coaches in budding talent is massive as well. What else is needed for a boy with a dream?

The same brings us to the topic of the day: Top five young players to watch in the 2021-22 Premier League season.

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#5 Emile Smith Rowe (Arsenal)

Arsenal's latest number 10 — Emile Smith Rowe, is a much anticipated player within the ranks of the club. The south Londoner has signed a five-year deal with the Gunners after much speculation.

Emile Smith Rowe is Arsenal's latest number 10 in the Premier League

Part of Arsenal's youth academy, Emile Smith Rowe, was sent on loan following graduation. He spent his loan tenure with RB Leipzig and Huddersfield Town before returning to the Emirates Stadium to don the jersey vacated by Mesut Ozil.

The England player has established himself to be one of the favorites of all the managers he has played under. Arsenal fans will be looking forward to seeing Emile Smith Rowe grace the midfield this year.

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#4 Mason Greenwood (Manchester United)

Another player who has climbed up the ladders to join the senior squad — Mason Greenwood. A finished product of Manchester United's youth program, Greenwood is ready to take up the responsibility of leading the Red Devils' attack full time.

Greenwood is expected to have more minutes with Manchester United this season

The youngest ever to feature in a European competition (since the Champions League era), Mason is expected to make regular appearances for the Old Trafford natives this season in the Premier League.

The versatile nature of the nineteen-year-old player allows him to play multiple roles. Starting as a midfielder, Greenwood took up the responsibility of center-forward. He plays far up the flanks for his team and occasionally as a second striker.

Mason Greenwood has all eyes set upon him ahead of the 2021-22 Premier League season.

#3 Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Another Premier League prodigy, Bukaya Saka, has been all over the internet following England's unfortunate defeat in the finals at the hands of the Azzurri. Saka, alongside Sancho and Rashford, faced a lot of harsh criticism from the fans.

Arsenal manager Arteta has huge trust bestowed upon Saka

While many rose in support of the Arsenal prodigy, the nineteen-year-old took time off to prepare himself for the upcoming Premier League season. The West Londoner ended his season as Arsenal's best player of the season.

Much is expected from Saka, who carries the desire to prove his worth once again this season. Club manager and former Arsenal star Mikel Arteta backs his players and has bestowed his trust upon Saka.

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#2 Phil Foden (Manchester City)

Phil Foden is not just a high-profile youngster within the Premier League. His fame goes far and beyond England. The 21-year-old is a highly looked-upon player across the whole of Europe at the moment.

At the age of 21, Foden has won ample of accolades

The multi-talented Manchester City player has already started drawing comparisons to some of the great names within the football fraternity.

Having played a key role in Manchester City's recent triumphs, Foden is highly expected to deliver in the 2021-22 Premier League season as well. His head coach Pep Guardiola lauded Foden as the most talented player he has ever seen.

At the tender age of 21, Foden is already a recipient of multiple accolades that include 3 x Premier League titles, 4 x EFL, 2 x FA Community Shield and 1 x FA Cup.

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#1 Jadon Sancho (Manchester United)

After a lot of to-and-fro and speculation, the summer transfer window of 2021 has finally put an end to what was once an incessant rumor.

Sancho's move to United has put an end to an impending transfer

Jadon Sancho, who hails from Dortmund, a breeding ground for Europe's best young talent, joins the Premier League giants with the intention of stepping up in his career.

Following the bitter experience of EURO 2020, Sancho's United debut would add quite a bit of pressure on this prodigy. It will be exciting to see how Jadon Sancho, who naturally plays as a wide midfielder, can fit under Ole Gunnar Solskjær's plans.

Thanks to Sancho's prowess that he started displaying at a very young age, he has been a regular face within England's senior squad for quite some time now. From Bundesliga to Premier League, it will be exciting to see how Sancho fares with the Red Devils.

That concludes our list of the top five youngsters to watch in the 2021-22 Premier League season. Share with us your top five youngsters in the comments section.